The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating malaria elimination across the nation, announcing plans to advance policy measures for the large-scale rollout of Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC). Speaking at the PMC Dissemination Meeting held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,...
Category: Heath Matters
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Health Sector Must Break Barriers Limiting Women, Gender Advocate Tells Stakeholders
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have been urged to take deliberate steps towards creating more inclusive workplaces by promoting gender equality, strengthening women’s leadership and implementing policies that support work-life balance. The call was made by gender advocate and Executive Director of H-Termar International Training and Consult Associates, Mrs Olaide Oyerinde Ajiboye, during the 22nd...
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Kwara Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria sets to host 22nd North Central Zonal meeting in Ilorin as 2 personalities will receive award
Kwara State Council, Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria is set to host the 22nd edition of the North Central Zonal meeting billed for the 14th-16th July, 2026 in Ilorin. The meeting is expected to be delivered open by the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq is the special guest of honour...
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VCN Staff to Receive More Training as Registrar Pushes Productivity Agenda.
The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has concluded its three-day training on Public Procurement Processes and Procedures for Management Staff, with the Acting Registrar, Dr. Fadipe Oladotun, assuring staff of more capacity development programmes aimed at enhancing productivity and improving service delivery. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr. Fadipe commended participants for their commitment throughout...
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FG Boosts Sickle Cell Diagnosis and Treatment to Close Survival Gap
​Action Reinforces Tinubu’s Vision for an Equitable, Resilient Health System ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing equitable, high-quality sickle cell care for all Nigerians, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. Speaking at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day Press Briefing in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and...
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VCN Seeks Stronger Partnership with NDLEA as Marwa Assures Enhanced Collaboration
‎The President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), Professor Mathew Adamu, on Tuesday led a high-level delegation on a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), at the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja.‎‎The VCN delegation was received on arrival by the...
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Private Funds Needed to Power Nigeria’s Health Centers, Says FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity across Nigerian healthcare facilities by leveraging strategic partnerships with the private sector, development finance institutions, and commercial investors. Speaking at the National Healthcare Electrification Investor Matchmaking Forum in Lagos, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq...
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FG, Imo State Government Sign Historic MoU to Upgrade General Hospital Okigwe to Federal Medical Centre‎
‎‎ In a landmark move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access to specialist medical services, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Imo State Government for the takeover and upgrade of the General Hospital, Okigwe, to a Federal Medical Centre (FMC).‎‎Speaking at the ceremony...
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Teenage pregnancy fuelling obstetric fistula in Nigeria – Gem Hub
Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday, saying poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment continue to leave many young women with preventable childbirth injuries. The warning came from Nigerian non-governmental organisation Gem Hub Initiative as the world marked the International Day to End...
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Late sickle cell diagnosis killing Nigerian children – Prof Nnodu
By Prosper Okoye Delayed diagnosis of sickle cell disease is contributing to preventable deaths among Nigerian children, researcher Obiageli E. Nnodu said on Thursday.Nnodu, principal investigator and director of the Centre of Excellence for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Training, spoke at the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day commemoration in Abuja.She said many Nigerian parents...